Bailout! The Great Recession has led to great economic distress in our nation. Many financial companies had overextended themselves, and if they were left to handle the situation on their own, many would have gone bankrupt. The United States government … Continued
A Most Challenging Command To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin (James 4:17). How do we define a “good, moral person”? Much of the time, a “good, moral person” is … Continued
The Unseen Reality The situation seemed dire. The prophet Elisha had helped the king of Israel three times now. The Aramaean king was very distressed that he could not get the advantage against Israel, and he had learned that Elisha … Continued
Finding Freedom Recent events, particularly in north Africa, have been quite compelling. Autocrats who have ruled for decades have been seriously challenged and even toppled within weeks. People are rising up throughout north Africa and in the Arab world, seeking … Continued
Why the Church Matters If you pay attention to the headlines and the “talking heads,” you would get the impression that the church is in trouble. More and more people seem to be leaving churches, seeking out their own “spirituality.” … Continued
Your Talents Imagine that you have been given $2,000, and you are charged to take it and make more money. How would you do so? Would you go and try to find ways to invest it? Would you use it … Continued
Servanthood But Jesus called them unto him, and said, “Ye know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. Not so shall it be among you: but whosoever would become … Continued
Unplanned Consequences The girl heard the news and began to sob. She could feel all of her dreams and expectations for life changed on account of the unplanned consequences of her fornication. When the drunk finally regained consciousness and the … Continued
Who Am I? Who am I? Who are you? How would we answer these seemingly simple questions? We might begin by answering with our names. But are we really just a name? Other people may have the exact same name, … Continued